Sennheiser Game One
Could these possibly be the new kings of gaming audio?
The Game One’s small design doesn’t compromise on comfort. It looks flash, and although made primarily with sandblasted plastic, the One feels sturdy and secure. The open-backed design makes it airy.
And they’re surprisingly well rounded when it comes to audio. The sound signature is really sharp. There’s absolutely zero mid smothering, and the treble remains sound and true. Bass is definitely there, but it’s reassuring, as opposed to vibrating your head off. One problem we can spot is there does seem to be a cut-off on the treble; some of the more audiophile offerings actually provide far crisper trebles, especially at the high end for strings and percussion.
We connected Creative’s X7 DAC and found it made the Game Ones a bit more punchy in the bass department, yet still not too overpowering on mids. These cans just have a really well-rounded soundscape, and it makes them a pleasure to listen to. As far as gaming goes, they do suffer a bit without the extra bass found in most gaming headsets, but if you tweak the EQ just a little, you’ll have more than enough power.
Ultimately, these are a great pair of cans. They’re nicely priced, and they’re solid for gaming. The crisp, clean soundscape lends itself to those who are looking for almost audiophile-quality drivers without giving up that microphone.
That said, they do feel like a very niche product, for someone who’s part gamer and part almost-audiophile.